The Boston Celtics’ away game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, which the Boston Celtics won 140-122 on Saturday, December 27, 2025, WIB.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Boston Celtics traveled to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. WIB (Western Indonesian Time). This was the second meeting between the two teams in the same week. In the first match at TD Garden in Boston on Monday, December 22, 2025, the Boston Celtics won 103-95 in a comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers.

And in the second match this morning, the Boston Celtics again defeated the Indiana Pacers with a score of 140-122. Boston Celtics players Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown combined for 59 points in the victory.

Wearing their white away jerseys, the Boston Celtics’ starting lineup of Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, and Neemias Queta appeared slow to get into the rhythm of the game this morning. Indiana Pacers’ Ryan Nemhard opened the scoring with a three-pointer from the corner. The Boston Celtics then responded with a dunk by Neemias Queta, who maneuvered into the opposing defense to meet a high pass from Derrick White.

Jordan Walsh, who missed the first game due to an illness earlier in the week, returned to the game. He also made accurate three-pointers. Meanwhile, for the Indiana Pacers, Benedict Mathurin, who had a brilliant start, hit 5-for-5 from three-point range. Andrew Nembhard also hit 3-for-3 from three-point range for nine points despite playing only five minutes.

The Indiana Pacers led 24-12 after six minutes of play. Joe Mazzulla eventually brought Simons, Hauser, Garza, and Gonzalez off the bench as the first four players to bring the game to a close, as the Indiana Pacers launched a stellar start and mounted a 14-4 comeback to solidify their lead. Sam Hauser then hit two three-pointers with a few touches.

Payton Pritchard then hit a difficult step-back three-pointer past Ethan Thompson and brought the Indiana Pacers’ lead to 10 points, 32-22. Unfortunately, Pritchard committed his second foul by pushing an opponent inside the paint.

So he joined Walsh on the bench, who had also committed two fouls early in the game. The Indiana Pacers eventually closed the first quarter shooting 60 percent from the field, leading 39-28 at the end.

Boston Zero Turnovers in the Second Quarter

Entering the second quarter, Sam Hauser opened the scoring with his third accurate three-pointer of the game. Derrick White also got in on the act, hitting his first three-pointer to narrow the deficit to just five points with just over a minute left in the second quarter. The Boston Celtics then went on a 13-2 run early in the second quarter to get back in the game.

Anfernee Simons then committed his second foul when TJ McConnell charged through the former Trail Blazers player’s chest. But Baylor Scheierman quickly reacted to a cross-court pass from Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics sophomore then hit a three-pointer right in front of the Boston Celtics bench.

Derrick White then took an elbow to the face while trying to block an opponent’s attack. He ended up sitting on the bench with a bleeding mouth.

But White was soon reinstated after the referee reviewed the incident and determined whether a more severe penalty was warranted beyond a simple foul.

The Boston Celtics finally managed to turn things around in the second quarter and took a seven-point lead over the Indiana Pacers. The Boston Celtics outscored their opponents 27-9 with six minutes remaining in the second quarter.

Derrick White’s second three-pointer of the game allowed the Boston Celtics to extend their lead to 11 points. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers struggled, committing five turnovers. In contrast, the Boston Celtics had zero turnovers and almost completely dominated the second quarter.

Payton Pritchard also led the Boston Celtics after halftime with 17 points thanks to a series of classic mid-range shots. Jaylen Brown scored 14 points, and Derrick White had 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists. The Boston Celtics scored 47 points in the second quarter to comfortably take a 75-61 lead.

The Boston Celtics’ 47 points in the final quarter also tied the franchise’s all-time record for total points in a second quarter.

Entering the third quarter, Jaylen Brown immediately scored the first four points for the Boston Celtics. Derrick White followed with a three-pointer from the right side of the court that went into the net.

Unfortunately, after a flawless second quarter without a single turnover, the Boston Celtics suddenly became careless with the ball in the third quarter and committed four quick turnovers.

The start of the third quarter was also marked by numerous fouls, with the Indiana Pacers receiving four quick personal fouls, while the Boston Celtics only received one. Then, Jay Huff blocked a layup attempt by Neemias Queta, his 25th consecutive block, a league-best statistic.

Jaylen Brown, the team leader, scored eight points in the third quarter and continued to add more until the five-minute mark. The Boston Celtics led by 16 points, 92-76. Sam Hauser also had a brilliant performance in the third quarter. He hit his seventh straight three-pointer, bringing his scoring total to 23.

Jordan Walsh and TJ McConnell were involved in a fight for a rebound and shoving during the quarter. Both were given technical fouls by the referee.

Towards the end of the third quarter, the game seemed to heat up, with several players falling. However, the Boston Celtics maintained their 20-point lead, 119-91, with one quarter remaining.

Post an 8-2 Record in December

Entering the fourth quarter, Derrick White scored the first points for the Boston Celtics with a layup from under the basket. Baylor Scheierman was then called for an offensive foul by Johnny Furphy, who was starting to look frustrated.

Derrick White, nursing a cut lip from the previous incident, still managed to play consistently, scoring his 21st point on a spinning shot from the baseline. By midway through the fourth quarter, the Boston Celtics’ lead remained around 20 points.

Until Joe Mazzulla decided to keep his starting lineup until the fifth minute of the fourth quarter. Unlike Rick Carlisle, who brought on a third Indiana Pacers reserve near the end of the game.

As team leader, Jaylen Brown recorded 30 points in this match. Payton Pritchard added 29 points, Derrick White added 21 points, and Sam Hauser added 23 points, all scored efficiently in 17 minutes of play.

The Boston Celtics, currently in third place in the Eastern Conference standings, have posted an 8-2 record in December. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have posted a dismal 2-9 record in the same month. The Indiana Pacers are currently bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, ranked 15th.

The Boston Celtics will continue their season with a visit to the 10th-ranked Portland Trail Blazers, the Eastern Conference’s top-ranked team. The match will be held at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, December 28, 2025. (Bembo)